OPWS Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Benue

On September 26, 2026, troops from the Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) rescued six kidnapping victims in Benue. The rescue occurred on September 25, following credible information received by the troops during patrols.

The victims were identified as Gabriel Enujuba (50), Samson Magbo (43), Alkasim Modu (27), Manzo Bello (27), Sani Abdullahi (25), and Munza Yusuf (25). Five victims reported being abducted along the Chenchengi-Takum road, while Yusuf stated he was kidnapped from his home in the Ahmadu General area of Takum LGA, Taraba State.

Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, explained that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping syndicates in the region. The troops have intensified intelligence-led operations to locate and apprehend the criminals responsible for these abductions, ensuring the safety of residents, farmers, and commuters in the area.